Ruben Panken

Born
May 26, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
400 Metres Short Track · 300 Metres

Ruben Panken is a Netherlands sprinter, born on May 26, 2003. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 11.76 in the 100m, 22.87 in the 200m, 49.38 in the 400m, 50.50 in the 400m-short-track and 50.09 in the 400m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track50.50
2026 season best50.50Jan 31, 2026 · Omnisport, Apeldoorn
Personal best · 300 Metres35.53
Last competitionDutch Relays ChampionshipsSep 26, 2026 · 3:17.44

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 50.50, 300 Metres 35.53, 2026 season best 50.50 (Jan 31, 2026, Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED)) · Last competition: Dutch Relays Championships, Sep 26, 2026, 3:17.44 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mHuizingen 2025Netherlands 100 m all-time list11.76676 pts–
200mHeiloo 2025Netherlands 200 m all-time list22.87810 pts–
400mVught 2025Netherlands 400 m all-time list49.38895 pts–
400m-short-trackApeldoorn 202650.50889 pts–
400m-short-trackIndoorApeldoorn 202550.09913 pts–
200m-short-trackIndoorApeldoorn 202523.17829 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026200m-short-track Indoor23.28–Feb 8, 20269e ITS SOTRA
2026200m 23.40-1.2Apr 26, 2026Kazantzakeia - Nikos Kazantzakis Memorial, Pankritio Stadium, Herakleion
2026200m Indoor23.40-1.2Apr 26, 2026Kazantzakeia - Nikos Kazantzakis Memorial, Pankritio Stadium, Herakleion
2026400m 50.30–May 31, 2026Competitie 3e Divisie Poule 11 R2
2026400m-short-track 50.50–Jan 31, 202616e AV PEC 1910
2026400m-short-track Indoor51.01–Feb 8, 20269e ITS SOTRA
2025100m 11.76+1.4Jul 5, 2025BMW L. Louyet Meeting, Provincial domain Huizingen, Huizingen
2025150m 17.36-3.0May 10, 2025Ter Specke Bokaal
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ruben Panken's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 50.50, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED).

Ruben Panken competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 300 Metres.

2026 season best: 50.50, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Omnisport, Apeldoorn (NED). Last competition: Dutch Relays Championships on Sep 26, 2026, 3:17.44.